How to download and install Facebook Messenger

Having trouble trying to download and install Facebook messenger app? Then you have come to the right place because below is a step by step guide for all users who wish to install Messenger on their devices.

Downloading the messenger app can be a little hectic especially when you are using a new device. However, you don’t need to be all tech savvy or be an I.T expert to download Facebook messenger. All you need is a good internet connection and our guidelines below, and you will install Facebook messenger (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) in less than ten minutes.

Let’s get started.

Simple Ways to Install Facebook Messenger

The guide below covers all users from iOS, Android, Windows phones, MAC OS, Windows PC’s and a trick on how to use messenger without downloading the app. All downloads are usually free, and all you need is a stable connection.

How to install Facebook messenger on iOS

Go to the App Store on your iOS device

There is a search bar located at the bottom, tap on it and type in “Facebook Messenger” on the bar. Press the Get button, and a list of matching apps will appear

Select the one which appears at the top and makes sure it is developed by Facebook Inc.

Tap the install button, and if it’s been long since you installed any app, you will be prompted to enter your Apple ID. Once you enter the ID, the download will commence immediately and once done; your IOS device will be prompt you to install Facebook Messenger

Once the installation process is done you can now sign in using your Facebook account logins, from there it’s up to you to allow notifications, enter your phone number and also decide if you want to import contacts and you are now good to go

How to download Facebook Messenger on Android

Go to your Google Play Store

Tap on the search bar above and type in “Facebook Messenger” and again a list of matching apps will pop up. Choose the one which is developed by Facebook and tap on the install option

You will be prompted to accept permissions before the download can begin and once you tap the accept button the download will begin

Once the download is done, you can now install messenger then launch it by signing in with your Facebook account login details.

How to install Messenger on Windows Phone

Open the Windows App store on your device

Tap on the search bar and type in “Facebook Messenger” and a list of matching apps will pop

Tap on the first one because it is usually the one developed by Facebook

Next tap on the install button for the download to begin

It will take a few minutes to download and install

Now using your Facebook account login details, you can now launch and start communicating with friends and family through your messenger app

Additionally, for easier communication, you can decide if you want to add your phone number or allow it to scan your phone’s contacts

How to download Facebook Messenger on Mac OS

Facebook is yet to release the Messenger app for Mac OS, but the good news is that there is an unofficial app created by fans of messenger which they can use. It has similar features, and you also don’t have to open the Facebook app.

Nevertheless, the interface is not as good as that of the original messenger app but at least it offers access to your texts, below is how you download and install it.

If you are doing this on your desktop, then it will automatically open your messages

However, if it is on a phone, then it will prompt you to download the app

To avoid this if you are an Android user tap the three dots which appear in the right-hand corner of your phone and if you are an IOS user, press the share button option in Safari

Doing so brings the request desktop site option for both Android and IOS users

Press on the option, and you will access your messages without having to install messenger

Conclusion

Downloading and installing the Facebook Messenger app might be the best decision you will make when it comes to phone and device application. It is packed a punch of awesome features which make communicating with friends and family more fun, and you can also customize it.

What’s even better is that you can now communicate on a one and one basis with friends without being distracted by the newsfeed. That is why we prepared the above list to help all device users install Facebook messenger and enjoy the convenience which comes with the app.

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